Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing The Closing Panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Closing Panel Connection Areas Of Body

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Clean welding and sealing areas.
1. 1.1. Clean the body connection flanges of undersealing, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connection flange until bare.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Body Connection Welding And Sealing Areas (1 Of 3)
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  Fig 3: Identifying Body Connection Welding And Sealing Areas (2 Of 3)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Body Connection Welding And Sealing Areas (3 Of 3)
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Coat spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.
1. 2.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.